The purpose of this forum is to allow people to showcase their tanks, and allow other uses to ask questions on equipment, livestock, methodology etc. Specifically for Diverse Tanks (Cubes, Squares, Triangular) (Fish Only with Live Rock, Predator Tanks, Temperate Tanks) (non-photosynthetic tanks, Marine Plant/Algae Tanks, Greenhouse Tanks)

Introduction:Hi AllThis is my first attempt at a Reef tank. I am making the change over from keeping cichlids for the past 15 years.I haven't really decided how far I am going to take it or what corals I want but I have a bit of time to think it out yet. I do wanna keep a few fish, maybe a pair of clowns and an anemone for them. The rest isn't decided on yet, Still reading up on stuff.I must admit this has been a step learning curve for me. I don't work with timber real well. Spent two days building that cabinet, but I am pretty happy with the way it turned out.

System Type: SPS, Mixed Reef, Softies only, Non photosythetic Corals?

Display Tank: 2x2x2

Display Lighting: 2x24w T5HO

Stand: Home made cabinet

Hood: Home made

Sump:24x16x16

Refugium Lighting: 11w energy saver

Support systems:

System Water: Natural salt water

Display Water circulation: In tank water circulation.

Return Pump:1500LPH

Skimmer: Reef Octopus classic 500

Evaporation Top Up:manual

Images:

Ignore the sump in the pictures. I smashed it (by Accident) I am building a new one. the foam under the tank is just there for now. I have a proper sheet for when I set it up.Open to all comments and tips on what I should be doing or are doing wrong.

Quick updateI am still waiting on my sump and skimmer. Has managed to finish building and staining the cabinet, need to clear coat tomorrow. The sump and skimmer should be here on Tuesday so Hopefully next weekend I can plumb it up and test run everything.Have decided to add a MH when I build my hood, thanks for the advice

OKFinally got it in side the house, Been waiting for the surf to die down so I could some water for it. I managed to get 100l today and will get the rest tomorrow along with 20 kilos of base rock to start off the cycle.

i have 1-2mm in my DT with a small layer of 3mm on top to lessen disturbance from powerheads etc.

also noticed that you want to have SPS with only 2 x 24W t5's this will not be sufficient you are going to need a MH, if you want to have a few LPS would prob go with a 150W but then you are limited to keeping your SPS to the top 60% of the tank.

Hi guys and thanks for the comments.I am going to build a hood for the tank and I was going to add 150w mh when its built, if a 250w is a better option then I will get that to start off with.I had a closer look at my coral sand and it is larger then I thought, It isnt large, allthough there are some bigger peices in it. have a look at the photo and let me know what you think. Should i take it out and get finer stuff.

Tank full and now cycling. I wanted to add more live rock but my LFS really didn't have any more that was any good. I took the last of his base rock and most of his good stuff.

Hey allIts been a few years since I have added any photos of the tank. It running quite well for a budget set-up with out all the fancy gear. I dont keep anything that is overly hard to keep. It suits my needs and abilities. As you can see from the pics, I like morphs! I need an ID on the last one. It grew from the live rock, but really have no Idea what it is.Being that most of the fish I like cant live in a tank as small as mine, I dont have many in there.